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Extensive Throwing Cycles
In this video I discuss how to design an extensive throwing cycle. Extensive throwing cycles are necessary as part of a preparatory phase prior to velocity development cycles. They can also be a great option for athletes struggling with rhythm and relaxation. Check...
How to Design a Throwing Program to Increase Velocity
Throwing velocity is an undeniably important piece of high performance on the mound. This video discusses the principles that underly the design of a throwing program to increase velocity and gives a few sample layouts.
Periodizing and Progressing External Rotation
Whether you’re a pitcher, position player, overhead thrower in a different sport, or coach of these athletes, you have likely heard of the rotator cuff and know that it is an important part of shoulder health and function. However, most athletes and coaches don’t...
Looking to Increase Your Velocity? Summer Baseball Program 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Tyler Anzmann Performance College Baseball Development Program and the High School Baseball Development program. Both programs will be run out of our Baltimore facility.
Bryan Liriano: A 6-Week Velocity-Deficient Athlete Case Study
At the beginning of an athlete’s training journey interventions can and should be very simple and will often lead to impressive results. As an athlete advances and begins to achieve basic abilities, such as maximal strength levels, finding weak links becomes more...
Extensive to Intensive Programming for High Velocity Throwing, Part 1
Throwing velocity is undeniably important for getting opportunities to play at the highest level and is often one of the important factors in determining the amount of money made by a pitcher. While some may still believe that throwing velocity is innate and cannot be...
KPIs, Averages, and Individualization Related to Throwing Velocity
In all athletic endeavors key performance indicators, or KPIs, exist that help guide the training and development of athletes. High velocity throwing is no different in this regard. KPIs exist to help us compare ourselves or our athletes to elite level performers and...
The Case for Waiting to Use Maximal Effort Overload and Underload Throwing
You’re training a 15-year-old pitcher and you’ve been using a high intensity throwing program with overload and underload balls and he’s gained 5 mph in just a few months. Great, right? But, was that necessary and where are you going from here? At this point, it’s...
What Is Reactive Strength and How Does It Affect Throwing Velocity?
Physical capacity and mechanical efficiency are both critical in producing the highest possible velocity for an individual pitcher. I’ve covered the importance of lead leg block previously so in this article I’m going to focus on a specific piece of physical capacity...
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Extensive Throwing Cycles
In this video I discuss how to design an extensive throwing cycle. Extensive throwing cycles are necessary as part of a preparatory phase prior to velocity development cycles. They can also be a great option for athletes struggling with rhythm and relaxation. Check...